A Message from the Club Captain

Well, the 2008 season is now in full swing and new look Hutton sides take to the field with hopes of success for the matches    ahead.  Coach - Mike Boyers has made a welcome return and in  just a few months of pre-season training has already started

making an impact with his style of mentoring.

Already our opponents have intimated that we are not as strong as last year after losing our two best players in Dave Hammond and Naeem Iqbal and also having Rob Hayne step down as Club

and 1st XI Captain.  I am happy for opposition clubs to continue

thinking this way.  Let's see if we can sneak a few wins while

no one is looking.
The one thing I want to highlight above all else this season is "enthusiasm".  Let us all get out on the field and lift our team mates with enthusiastic and energetic actions.  Some typical examples:  The diving stop to save four runs; The fast bowler who keeps on  going for another over even though his legs are gone; the batsman who  is all at sea but keeps taking it on the body for the team;  the words of encouragement to young guys making their way in the game.
I wish all Hutton players as much success as they deserve for the season ahead.  By that I mean, if you put in the effort at training and if you play smart and stay positive on the weekend you will be rewarded.
Finally, in my position as Club and 1st XI Captain, I will be looking for guys with the right attitude and competitive spirit to make their mark in the 1st Team.  With a successful 2nd XI last season, there should be a good fight for 1st Team places.  We will be looking at striking the right balance between giving young talent a chance

as well as winning as many matches as possible. 
Anyway, I look forward to drinking many a winning beer with you all throughout the 2008 season. 

However, that is of course dependent upon how long a leash my
wife keeps me on (and whether or not Robbie Hayne can drive me home afterwards).

Good luck and stay positive,

KD

Karl Danenbergsons
Club Captain